Fox by Margaret Wild and Ron Brooks
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A new Australian Opera for Young People
A Monkey Baa and Siren Theatre Co collaboration
Based on the extraordinary picture book
by Margaret Wild & Ron Brooks
Director Kate Gaul
Composer Daryl Wallis
Designer Gabriela Tylesova
Lighting Designer Luiz Pampolha
Sound Designer David Gilfillan
Movement Consultant Raymond Mather
Puppetry Consultant Ingrid Maganov
Projection Designer Mic Gruchy
Production Manager Micah Johnson
Stage Manager Alison Hepburn Brown
Cast David Buckley, Jay Gallagher,
Sarah Jones, Jane Phegan.
Combining a haunting operatic score and breathtaking physicality, this production will see the heart soar as friendship triumphs.
Magpie is injured in a bushfire but she discovers that riding atop her friend, one-eyed Dog, as he runs through the bush, feels almost the same as flying.“FLY, DOG, FLY! I will be your missing eye and you will be my wings.” Fox arrives and tempts Magpie with an even faster ride. Desire, loyalty and friendship become confused and after an exhilarating ride, Fox dumps Magpie far out in the desert.
Abandoned and alone Magpie begins the long journey home.
An unforgettable experience that is as rich for adults as it is for young people.
Beautiful, wild and heart-strong.
This stunning tale of friendship, loyalty and betrayal is aimed at 8 years + and their families
Touring 46 venues nationally from April until November 2010.
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It was awesome. I liked the Magpie and the Dog and the Opera.
Jamison Power Aged 6
It was amazing to see how the book was transformed into a play. I loved the Puppets and how they were moved to show emotions. I loved the music in it.
Lucy Henderson Aged 10
It was brilliant. The costumes and make up were awesome. I loved that the actor playing Magpie wasn't dressed as a bird but that she was still human and her costume was black and white.
Amy Clarke Aged 9
Sensational...an opera of its time....
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This production is sponsored by Healthway to promote the Go for 2&5 message.
Order Fox by Margaret Wild and Ron Brook at Gleebooks Children’s Bookshop online.